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:SOUTH FORK RESERVOIR: As of Thursday, January 18, the South Fork had more open water than it did ice. Fishing has been just fair, but those fish being caught ranged from 18 to 22 inches! What little ice there is should be avoided at all costs. Best fishing appears to be along Jet Ski Beach with shore anglers having some success with PowerBait or worms, while fly rodders should be using chironomids, hares ears, prince nymphs and buggers.

Reported by: NDOW

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About: -South Fork Reservoir covers 1,650 acres and is surrounded by 2,200 acres of
wildlife-filled meadow lands and rolling hills. It is popular for hunting,
camping, boating, picnicking, winter sports and wildlife viewing. The park is
best known for its trophy-class trout and bass fishery. Facilities include a
boat launch, campground, trailer dump station and picnic area. Located 16 miles
south of Elko on State Route 228, the park is open year-round, but access may be
hampered by extreme cold and snow during the winter months.Directions: South Fork State Recreation Area is located by traveling 7 miles south of Elko
on State Route 227, 5.5 miles south on State Route 228, and 3.5 miles SW on
Lower South Fork Road. The Ruby Mountains are 10-15 miles to the east and
provide a grand scenic backdrop for the site, rising to 11,387 feet at Ruby
Dome.